Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation

April 1 - April 30, 2024

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-Free

Where did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?

Danielle O'Brien 4/10/2024 1:59 PM

I think the hardest place to avoid plastic is at the grocery store. I will always look for alternatives especially with produce by purchasing single products and going to the local market instead.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

Danielle O'Brien 4/10/2024 1:44 PM

I notice that I have a lot more food waste then I would have thought. I do save some food scraps to use to make broth in the future, but the rest is used to feed my garden. I am growing many fruit trees as well as vegetable and flowers that will be thrilled to have some nutrient dense compost.

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